HB 5637
Add weighted funding back into the school aid funding formula for students with unique learning needs
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Bill overview
This bill aims to restore weighted funding within West Virginia’s school aid formula to better support students with unique learning needs. Specifically, it increases the enrollment count for students with disabilities and English language learners by 50% when determining funding needs. This adjustment is intended to ensure that schools receive adequate resources to effectively serve these students. The bill seeks to address potential funding shortfalls by providing a more accurate reflection of the needs of these student populations.
Key provisions
- Increases student enrollment count for students with disabilities by 50% for funding purposes.
- Increases student enrollment count for English language learners by 50% for funding purposes.
- Modifies the school aid funding formula to incorporate weighted funding.
- Requires county boards of education to apply for supplemental funding.
- Establishes a process for the state board to oversee funding distribution.
Who is affected
- Students with disabilities
- English language learners
- County Boards of Education
- West Virginia Department of Education
- Public Schools in West Virginia
Notable changes
- Reintroduces weighted funding for students with unique learning needs.
- Changes the student enrollment calculation for determining funding needs.
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